The USS North Carolina submarine, also known as “The Tar Heel Boat” wished Roy Williams and the UNC men’s basketball team good luck in their match for the championship against Gonzaga.
Although many are familiar with the historic battleship moored in Wilmington, the USS North Carolina BB55, there’s also a Virginia-class fast-attack nuclear submarine that bears the name of the state, the USS North Carolina SSN 777. And teh crew are Tar Heel fans.
In several Facebook posts, the sub’s crew showed support for the Tar Heels, including a video cheering them on to victory in the national championship game.